Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip & Boat Ride

The 3-tiered Ouzoud Falls are bigger than photos suggest

You travel by air-conditioned minivan from your Marrakech hotel through rural Morocco to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, descend to the base to swim and photograph the 3-tiered cascade, take an optional boat ride under the spray, feed the monkeys at the top, and eat lunch at a riverside cafe: all with a professional driver handling the navigation and timing. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech

• Pickup from Marrakech hotel
• Travel east by minivan
• Walk through olive groves
• Descend to gorges below falls
• Stroll along river at base
• Admire 3-tiered waterfalls
• Optional swim in cool waters
• Optional boat ride near falls
• Visit cafes or restaurants for lunch
• Climb steps to top of falls
• See falls from different angles
• Feed and learn about monkeys

The experience

The minivan pulls away from the hotel before most of Marrakech wakes up, and the landscape shifts almost immediately: the city's terracotta walls give way to olive groves that stretch toward the Atlas foothills. Your driver knows the route through rural Morocco well enough that you can stop noticing the road and start noticing the light, the way the air changes as you climb. The Ouzoud Waterfalls sit about two hours east, and the drive itself is part of the day. You're not flying there, you're traveling to it.

Once you arrive, the walk down to the falls is steep but manageable. You descend through generations-old olive groves owned by Berber farmers, and the sound of water gets louder as the gorge narrows. The falls themselves are three tiers, and they drop into a pool that's cold enough to make you gasp when you wade in. If you want to swim, the water is there. If you'd rather stay dry and shoot photos, the angles change as you move along the riverbank, and the mist catches the light in ways that make the spray visible. An optional boat ride costs extra and puts you right under the falls (close enough to feel the force of the water), but it's not bundled in, so you decide when you're there.

The monkeys are a surprise. They're not caged or trained. They just live in the cliffs and come down to the cafes looking for food. You can feed them if you want, and they're bold enough that you'll feel their hands on your palm. Lunch happens at one of the riverside restaurants (not included, so you pick what you want and how much you spend), and then the real work starts: climbing back up to see the falls from the top, where the water is still falling but the perspective is completely different. Your driver waits, the air cools as afternoon sets in, and you've seen the same waterfall from three different angles in a single day.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup from Marrakech, round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver, entrance to Ouzoud Falls, and the freedom to walk the gorge, swim in the pool, feed the monkeys, and explore the falls from multiple angles.
• Lunch at a riverside cafe and the optional boat ride are at your own expense.
• Transport insurance is covered.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day trip to the Ourika ValleyGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Ourika Valley day trip: an authentic Ourika escape, an Ourika waterfalls trip with Berber culture and nature, and an exploration of magical Ourika by minibus. Enjoy a full day trip to Ourika Valley to discover Berber villages, stunning waterfalls and beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains. Pickup is included.

Ouzoud waterfallsGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Pickup is included

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Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 19.39 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Infant (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Désert Agafay -Quad - Dromadaire- Camel - Dîner spectacle

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Ouzoud Waterfalls without renting a car or navigating the route yourself: the minivan and driver handle the two-hour journey each way, which is what makes a full day at the falls possible without the stress of driving unfamiliar roads.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls?

Around 8 hours total, including travel time, walking, and lunch. The drive each way is roughly 2 hours.

Is the boat ride under the falls included?

No. The boat ride is optional and costs extra, paid on-site. Swimming in the pool at the base is free.

Can I swim in the water at Ouzoud?

Yes. The falls drop into a pool where you can swim if you wish. Bring a towel or change of clothes.

Are meals included in the day trip?

No. Lunch is at your own expense at one of the riverside cafes or restaurants near the falls.

Will I see monkeys?

Yes. Monkeys congregate at the top of the falls and around the cafes. You can feed them if you choose to.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, minivan transport with a professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, entrance to Ouzoud Falls, and transport insurance.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The site and transportation are wheelchair accessible, though the descent to the falls involves steps and uneven terrain.